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Age UK - Stockport Foundation Trust Discharge Service

STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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04 Jun 2025 at 09:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the Age UK Stockport Foundation Trust Discharge Service, classified under hospital and related services. This service aims to support patients with a seamless discharge following acute interventions at Stepping Hill Hospital, located in Stockport, UKD35. The process involved a direct award without a prior call for competition, resulting in Age UK Stockport being selected due to their proven ability to deliver efficient services aligned with national standards. The contract is valued at approximately £111,185.15 and spans from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2026. This award marks the completion of the procurement cycle, which is governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for service providers specialising in healthcare services, demonstrating the Trust's commitment to quality, innovation, and collaboration. Businesses that focus on integration and service sustainability, as well as those capable of facilitating choice and reducing health inequalities, are well-suited for such contracts. Age UK Stockport has set a precedent by providing valuable social solutions, ultimately creating capacity restraints relief and ensuring timely patient discharge. Enterprises that can focus on delivering high-standard healthcare solutions, conduct frequent evaluations, and maintain continuous service without disruptions are ideal candidates for future tender processes under similar procurement methods.

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Notice Title

Age UK - Stockport Foundation Trust Discharge Service

Notice Description

Final notice and decision to award a contract for Hospital Discharge Service to Age UK under Direct Award Process C of the Provider Selection Regime. The standstill period was completed on 3rd June without a challenge. The new contract will begin on 1st July 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Final notice and decision to award under Direct Award Process C of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Contract Details: Final decision by the decision makers, Stockport NHS FT (the FT) to award the contract to: Age UK Stockport, Commonweal, 56 Wellington St, Stockport, SK1 3AQ. The value of the contract for the initial period up to 30th June 2026 is up to PS111,185.15. The contract will run from 1st July 2025 up to 30th June 2026 Reasons for selecting existing supplier against the Key Criteria: The service is commissioned to deliver support to patients and their families, where needed, to ensure safe and timely discharge at the earliest opportunity following an acute intervention under the Home First ethos. Quality and Innovation - The supplier has provided a safe and efficient outsourced service, supporting the FT in meeting national standards and have sufficient capacity to continue to do so as required. Value - The supplier has delivered the service at a consistently good value price for the current contact and has a proven record of working well with the FT. Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability - The supplier has worked collaboratively with the FT to develop local processes and procedures to ensure a safe and effective service, and has committed to continuing to do so. Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice - The current contract has supported the FT. Additional key performance indicators are provided. The contractor will provide continuity of service by ensuring no service disruptions due to staff leave or sickness. Exception reports will be provided for any metrics not reaching the agreed standard. Submit a minimum of 4 case studies a year. There is ongoing discussion re pressures and priorities as part of the quarterly meetings. Social Value - The supplier has provided a local solution to capacity restraints at the FT, enabling patients to be discharged sooner. No conflicts of interest have been declared.

Procurement Information

The service is commissioned to deliver support to patients and their families, where needed, to ensure safe and timely discharge at the earliest opportunity following an acute intervention under the Home First ethos. Quality and Innovation - The supplier has provided a safe and efficient outsourced service, supporting the FT in meeting national standards and have sufficient capacity to continue to do so as required. Value - The supplier has delivered the service at a consistently good value price for the current contact and has a proven record of working well with the FT. Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability - The supplier has worked collaboratively with the FT to develop local processes and procedures to ensure a safe and effective service, and has committed to continuing to do so. Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice - The current contract has supported the FT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052c28
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029766-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85110000 - Hospital and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£111,185 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Matthew Moran
Contact Email
matthew.moran@stockport.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1614195193

Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKPORT
Postcode
B15 1NU
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGE UK STOCKPORT

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